Read comics on iPad: the 3 best reading apps

The iPad is a real multi-talent and ideal for reading comics - at least with the right apps. We present the three best reading apps with which comics come into their own particularly well.

Read comics on iPad with Comic Zeal

Thanks to its intuitive operation and simple administration, "Comic Zeal" is one of the best comic reading apps available for the iPad. "Comic Zeal" is available for 4.99 euros as a universal app.

• The easiest way to import your comics is via iTunes Sync into Comic Zeal. Depending on the name, Comic Zeal recognizes comic series and related issues and automatically sorts them for you.
• Comic Zeal supports the most common formats for comics. This includes classic PDFs and CBR files. No matter which format you use - Comic Zeal loads the comics and individual pages smoothly and has no display problems.
• Comic Zeal offers some intelligent functions that, for example, automatically jump between the individual Comic Panels. Thanks to the large screen, this is not absolutely necessary on the iPad.
• You can flip back and forth in the comics either with a simple tap on the left or right side of the screen. Alternatively, you can turn the pages with a swipe gesture. You can zoom in and out with a two-finger gesture. This not only works smoothly, but also intuitively.

ComicRack: Intuitive comic reader with suitable PC software

"ComicRack" offers almost the same advantages as "Comic Zeal", but differs in one crucial point: With the right software, you can also manage, organize and archive your comics wonderfully on the PC and synchronize them with the app. While the software is free, the iOS universal app costs 7.99 euros.

• The "ComicRack" software is only available for Windows and not for Mac OS. The PC software can capture your comic files through plugins and feed your database with useful and interesting information and covers.
• If you synchronize the app with the software, comics are marked as read in your database. Reading progress is also saved so that you do not have to create bookmarks.
• "ComicRack" uses similar to "Comic Zeal". You can scroll through the pages with intuitive gestures and also offers an intelligent panel zoom function.

The comic stores of Marvel and DC

While "ComicRack" and "Comic Zeal" require that you organize your comics yourself, the official apps from Marvel and DC have the advantage that you are already connected to an extensive comic book store.

• The free "Marvel Comics" app gives you access to thousands of Marvel comics. From Spider-Man and X-Men to the Avengers, everyone is represented.
• The only requirement is a free Marvel account. Once you've created this, you can also sync your comics across different devices and download some free comic samples.
• Those who prefer Batman and the Justice League should take a closer look at "DC Comics". The app works similar to "Marvel Comics" and offers an equally extensive catalog of DC comics.
• Both apps also offer a function with which you can automatically pan from image to image section and you are spared the permanent zooming and adjusting, especially on smaller devices.